Author: European Materials Research Society. Meeting
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Neutron sources
Languages : en
Pages : 1096
Book Description
Papers Presented at the E-MRS 2010 Spring Meeting - Symposium I, Advanced Silicon Materials Research for Electronic and Photovoltaic Applications II, Strasbourg, France, 7-11 June 2010
Author: European Materials Research Society. Meeting
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Neutron sources
Languages : en
Pages : 1096
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Neutron sources
Languages : en
Pages : 1096
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Crystalline Silicon for Solar Cells
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 639
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Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 639
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Proceedings of Symposium O on Thin Film Chalcogenide Photovoltaic Materials, EMRS 2004 Conference
Author: Ayodhya N. Tiwari
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 541
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 541
Book Description
Photovoltaic and Photoactive Materials
Author: Joseph M. Marshall
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9401006326
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 361
Book Description
The primary objective of this NATO Advanced Study Institute (ASI) was to present an up-to-date overview of various current areas of interest in the field of photovoltaic and related photoactive materials. This is a wide-ranging subject area, of significant commercial and environmental interest, and involves major contributions from the disciplines of physics, chemistry, materials, electrical and instrumentation engineering, commercial realisation etc. Therefore, we sought to adopt an inter disciplinary approach, bringing together recognised experts in the various fields while retaining a level of treatment accessible to those active in specific individual areas of research and development. The lecture programme commenced with overviews of the present relevance and historical development of the subject area, plus an introduction to various underlying physical principles of importance to the materials and devices to be addressed in later lectures. Building upon this, the ASI then progressed to more detailed aspects of the subject area. We were also fortunately able to obtain a contribution from Thierry Langlois d'Estaintot of the European Commission Directorate, describing present and future EC support for activities in this field. In addition, poster sessions were held throughout the meeting, to allow participants to present and discuss their current activities. These were supported by what proved to be very effective feedback sessions (special thanks to Martin Stutzmann), prior to which groups of participants enthusiastically met (often in the bar) to identify and agree topics of common interest.
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9401006326
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 361
Book Description
The primary objective of this NATO Advanced Study Institute (ASI) was to present an up-to-date overview of various current areas of interest in the field of photovoltaic and related photoactive materials. This is a wide-ranging subject area, of significant commercial and environmental interest, and involves major contributions from the disciplines of physics, chemistry, materials, electrical and instrumentation engineering, commercial realisation etc. Therefore, we sought to adopt an inter disciplinary approach, bringing together recognised experts in the various fields while retaining a level of treatment accessible to those active in specific individual areas of research and development. The lecture programme commenced with overviews of the present relevance and historical development of the subject area, plus an introduction to various underlying physical principles of importance to the materials and devices to be addressed in later lectures. Building upon this, the ASI then progressed to more detailed aspects of the subject area. We were also fortunately able to obtain a contribution from Thierry Langlois d'Estaintot of the European Commission Directorate, describing present and future EC support for activities in this field. In addition, poster sessions were held throughout the meeting, to allow participants to present and discuss their current activities. These were supported by what proved to be very effective feedback sessions (special thanks to Martin Stutzmann), prior to which groups of participants enthusiastically met (often in the bar) to identify and agree topics of common interest.
Advanced Concepts in Photovoltaics
Author: Arthur J. Nozik
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry
ISBN: 1849739951
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 631
Book Description
Photovoltaic systems enable the sun’s energy to be converted directly into electricity using semiconductor solar cells. The ultimate goal of photovoltaic research and development is to reduce the cost of solar power to reach or even become lower than the cost of electricity generated from fossil and nuclear fuels. The power conversion efficiency and the cost per unit area of the phototvoltaic system are critical factors that determine the cost of photovoltaic electricity. Until recently, the power conversion efficiency of single-junction photovoltaic cells has been limited to approximately 33% - the so-called Shockley-Queisser limit. This book presents the latest developments in photovoltaics which seek to either reach or surpass the Shockley-Queisser limit, and to lower the cell cost per unit area. Progress toward this ultimate goal is presented for the three generations of photovoltaic cells: the 1st generation based on crystalline silicon semiconductors; the 2nd generation based on thin film silicon, compound semiconductors, amorphous silicon, and various mesoscopic structures; and the 3rd generation based on the unique properties of nanoscale materials, new inorganic and organic photoconversion materials, highly efficient multi-junction cells with low cost solar concentration, and novel photovoltaic processes. The extent to which photovoltaic materials and processes can meet the expectations of efficient and cost effective solar energy conversion to electricity is discussed. Written by an international team of expert contributors, and with researchers in academia, national research laboratories, and industry in mind, this book is a comprehensive guide to recent progress in photovoltaics and essential for any library or laboratory in the field.
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry
ISBN: 1849739951
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 631
Book Description
Photovoltaic systems enable the sun’s energy to be converted directly into electricity using semiconductor solar cells. The ultimate goal of photovoltaic research and development is to reduce the cost of solar power to reach or even become lower than the cost of electricity generated from fossil and nuclear fuels. The power conversion efficiency and the cost per unit area of the phototvoltaic system are critical factors that determine the cost of photovoltaic electricity. Until recently, the power conversion efficiency of single-junction photovoltaic cells has been limited to approximately 33% - the so-called Shockley-Queisser limit. This book presents the latest developments in photovoltaics which seek to either reach or surpass the Shockley-Queisser limit, and to lower the cell cost per unit area. Progress toward this ultimate goal is presented for the three generations of photovoltaic cells: the 1st generation based on crystalline silicon semiconductors; the 2nd generation based on thin film silicon, compound semiconductors, amorphous silicon, and various mesoscopic structures; and the 3rd generation based on the unique properties of nanoscale materials, new inorganic and organic photoconversion materials, highly efficient multi-junction cells with low cost solar concentration, and novel photovoltaic processes. The extent to which photovoltaic materials and processes can meet the expectations of efficient and cost effective solar energy conversion to electricity is discussed. Written by an international team of expert contributors, and with researchers in academia, national research laboratories, and industry in mind, this book is a comprehensive guide to recent progress in photovoltaics and essential for any library or laboratory in the field.
Computational Materials Discovery
Author: Artem Oganov
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry
ISBN: 1782629610
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 470
Book Description
A unique and timely book providing an overview of both the methodologies and applications of computational materials design.
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry
ISBN: 1782629610
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 470
Book Description
A unique and timely book providing an overview of both the methodologies and applications of computational materials design.
Materials Aspect of Thermoelectricity
Author: Ctirad Uher
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1351768808
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 868
Book Description
In recent years, novel families of materials have been discovered and significant improvements in classical thermoelectric materials have been made. Thermoelectric generators are now being used to harvest industrial heat waste and convert it into electricity. This is being utilized in communal incinerators, large smelters, and cement plants. Leading car and truck companies are developing thermoelectric power generators to collect heat from the exhaust systems of gasoline and diesel engines. Additionally, thermoelectric coolers are being used in a variety of picnic boxes, vessels used to transport transplant organs, and in air-conditioned seats of mid-size cars. Consisting of twenty-one chapters written by top researchers in the field, this book explores the major advancements being made in the material aspects of thermoelectricity and provides a critical assessment in regards to the broadening of application opportunities for thermoelectric energy conversion.
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1351768808
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 868
Book Description
In recent years, novel families of materials have been discovered and significant improvements in classical thermoelectric materials have been made. Thermoelectric generators are now being used to harvest industrial heat waste and convert it into electricity. This is being utilized in communal incinerators, large smelters, and cement plants. Leading car and truck companies are developing thermoelectric power generators to collect heat from the exhaust systems of gasoline and diesel engines. Additionally, thermoelectric coolers are being used in a variety of picnic boxes, vessels used to transport transplant organs, and in air-conditioned seats of mid-size cars. Consisting of twenty-one chapters written by top researchers in the field, this book explores the major advancements being made in the material aspects of thermoelectricity and provides a critical assessment in regards to the broadening of application opportunities for thermoelectric energy conversion.
Computational Materials Design
Author: Tetsuya Saito
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 3662039230
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 302
Book Description
This book consists of ten chapters which outline a wide range of technologies from first-principle calculations to continuum mechanics, with applications to materials design and development. Written with a clear exposition, this book will be invaluable for engineers who want to learn about the modern technologies and techniques utilized in materials design.
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 3662039230
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 302
Book Description
This book consists of ten chapters which outline a wide range of technologies from first-principle calculations to continuum mechanics, with applications to materials design and development. Written with a clear exposition, this book will be invaluable for engineers who want to learn about the modern technologies and techniques utilized in materials design.
Energy from the Desert
Author: Kosuke Kurokawa
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1136567151
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
The world's deserts are sufficiently large that, in theory, covering a fraction of their landmass with PV systems could generate many times the current primary global energy supply. In three parts, this study details the background and concept of VLS-PV, maps out a development path towards the realization of VLS-PV systems and provides firm recommendations to achieve long-term targets. This represents the first study to provide a concrete set of answers to the questions that must be addressed in order to secure and exploit the potential for VLS-PV technology and its global benefits.
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1136567151
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
The world's deserts are sufficiently large that, in theory, covering a fraction of their landmass with PV systems could generate many times the current primary global energy supply. In three parts, this study details the background and concept of VLS-PV, maps out a development path towards the realization of VLS-PV systems and provides firm recommendations to achieve long-term targets. This represents the first study to provide a concrete set of answers to the questions that must be addressed in order to secure and exploit the potential for VLS-PV technology and its global benefits.
Smart cities
Author: Netexplo
Publisher: UNESCO Publishing
ISBN: 9231003178
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 344
Book Description
Publisher: UNESCO Publishing
ISBN: 9231003178
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 344
Book Description